Description
The name Cryptocoryne retrospiralis is well-known in the aquarium hobby, however it has almost always been misapplied to forms of Cryptocoryne crispatula. Otherwise, the true Cryptocoryne retrospiralis from India can be seen as a rarity, and until recently it was virtually unavailable in the trade. This species forms grass-like stands on riverbanks in the monsoon regions of Indiabildet and is flooded during the rain period. It is closely related to the Cryptocoryne crispatula complex and named after its spirally twisted spathe.
The Antispiral water trumpet forms long, ribbon-shaped, green, smooth leaves under water. It is not demanding and grows well in medium-hard water. Not too few light and a nutrient-rich substrate are recommendable.
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis grows also well as emersed swamp plant. According to its origin, it is suited for creating biotope tanks which imitate Indian riverbank habitats.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Narrow-leaved Cryptocoryne from India
Rarely cultivated
Green, ribbon-shaped, smooth leaves
Also well suited as paludarium plant
Synonyms
Ambrosina retrospiralis Roxb., Cryptocoryne dalzellii Schott, Cryptocoryne roxburghiana (Voigt) Schott, Cryptocoryne unilocularis (Roxb.) Schott
Complete Botanical Name
Cryptocóryne retrospirális (Roxb.) Kunth
Family
Araceae
Genus
Cryptocoryne
Category
Middle Ground
pH Value
5-8
Temperature Tolerance
18-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-20 dKH
Propagation
Runners, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
